Mental Health Professional I First Responder Support Team/Conway

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

• Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

FOR MHP POSTINGS

This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

Under limited supervision, will provide mental health counseling and case management services to adults, children and families within the first responder community. Services will be provided in the community.

Provides quality person-centered care to individuals and families using evidenced-based clinical interventions. Provides all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner. Maintains an annualized average of direct service billable time of at least 405 patient care hours.

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I - First Responder Support Team

Complies with all DMH/WCMH Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies and procedures as well as all Federal and State laws.

Maintains competency in evidence-based practices. Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position. Ensures patient satisfaction is evaluated. Ensures timely response to requests for services.

Demonstrates recognition of importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and the community. Provide a variety of coordination and consultation services with local community agencies and organizations, other human service providers, and DMH staff to assist clients in maximizing recovery efforts.

Working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services. Considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting. Working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies. Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

Guidelines are established in the EPMS with an annual performance review. The employee should be able to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objective.

Performs other Duties as Required by Supervisor and/or Executive Director

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by SCDMH.

License requirements

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Individual Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT). Must have at least one licensure.

Agency Minimum Requirements:

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by SCDMH.

License requirements

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Individual Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT). Must have at least one licensure.

Must meet Department of Mental Health Credentialing Requirements which include having completed 3 out of 4 of the following graduate courses:

Psychopathology Course

Psychopathology Diagnostic Course

Clinical Assessment

• Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) - or any related assessment course

Ethics Course - related to medical profession

Note: If any agency requirements are listed above, applicants must meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Please be sure to attach a copy of your current resume to this application.